>> the auditor says there is no ambiguity. the police department says because they reimburse them, everything is okay we know the chief is concerned about this perception of an overly cozy relationship with the team. that is why he stopped the officers from working with niners the question is how cozy is that relationship with a higher ups? abc7 news learn that had members of the department's command staff accepted free tickets to 249er games. in august of last year, assistant chief went to the game at candle stick.

second game is in august. deputy chief jeff morzik attended a spokesman told us both were invited because it was law enforcement appreciation day he says they did fill out a declaration they accepted gifts. garcia and merozik violated the gift ordinance. managers are only allowed to accept gifts worth less than $50, prohibiting tickets to sporting events the city attorney, rick doyle. >> tickets to event, sharps game, a's game, giants game, 49er game, if the tickets are more than $50, which is probably the case in most of the time. >> perhaps importantly, by accepting two chiefs may have

violated the police department's own duty manual. judge cordell spoke with us, agreeing to answer questions only about the manual. not the specifics of the story. she points out under the gratuities and bribes, officers can not accept free tickets, period. >> those are deemed gifts so. discount and these are not offered to everybody you can't take them. we don't want police officers to get special favors >> we asked the chiefs to respond, the spokesman told us they reimbursed niners for the tickets. 49ers told us each ticket was worth is

>> once made aware of the value of the ticket, that it did exceed, we reimbursed it we're glad to be a part of this. these partnerships help foster stronger relationship was the community. >> the fact is that it deal was the rule that says you may not accept these and doesn't say get around it by accepting it and later paying back. >> the chief is in the middle of reviewing policies on secondary policy. this is because of conflict of interest.

>> vic, thank you. >> crews are ready for the third game of the series. here you can see the team coming home to at and t park. they're on the field practicing now. vendors and restaurant owners are forming up as well for one of the biggest spectacles in all of sports. a >> to tell you the truth looks yolo but it's supposed to be orange, dan the party starts at 7:00. and anyone who is anyone is expected to be here at 7:00. all set for tomorrow, game through of the world series. >> restaurants like water bar

brought in $5,000 oysters and champagne. >> since we're on the path to the ballpark we know people are going to be on their way, or on the way back. and we enjoy high energy and spirit giants are bringing now. >> across the bridge, barbachi temporarily changed it's name. >> it's fun to get him here, we'll see. that is something for us to think about. and hopefully, that comes out as a big win. today, fans were busy buying caps and shirts. the fans got in last night, this morning they were having breakfast at lefty owed you'll's, surrounded by memorabilia. the last time they won a world series was in 1985.

>> i've been to home playoff games we came out and didn't want to miss this. >> we went crazy. feeling crazy. >> the team was met by fans waiting to collect autographs. >> this is the card team won in 2002. i'll be back to tell you more about this great party, this giants party, this royal party, the giant royal party. shut up, leanne. >> leanne, thanks

>> in other news, workers at san francisco city hall under mourning after a co-worker was killed this morning. the 67-year-old woman was talking on polk street, when she was struck and ran over by a cable car tour bus. a doctor rushed to try to help her the woman worked for the controller's office. just recently the city approved installing a traffic light at the crosswalk because of pedestrian safety concerns. that stop light will be installed in a few months. 26-year-old benny williams could face the death penalty for a murder and robbery in oakland last weekend. prosecutors charged him with murder with special circumstances enhancement for a stabbing of a 78-year-old warner willis. williams is accused of car jacking three vehicles before crashing during a chase in berkeley. an east bay chp officer is being investigated for sending new pictures from a dui suspect's

smart phone to his own phone. she just wants justice >> the charges against a young woman have been dropped but her attorney says she wants charges filed against the officer that arrested her for computer theft and invasion of privacy. accused officer is a 35-year-old sean harrington. a five-year veteran of the chp. >> he asked for he transmitted six photographs to his own private cell phone. >> the attorney says it happened in august after the 23-year-old woman was pulled over by the dublin-based harrington on interstate 680. . she was taken into custody and transported to the main jail.

it's there that madson alleges the officer transmitted nude photos of the woman from her phone to his. >> we don't know at this point we're grat ti fied by the extent of the investigation from the district attorney. and to traf been transmitted. >> the district attorney says they'll make a charging decision next week in this case. officer harrington has been removed from the street. >> first san jose union president caught in the cross hairs, urging recruits to quit. and tafd louie is live with a story over a deep divide over a pension reform. >> new accusations are surfacing

daily. each quickly denied saying there is no wrong doing going on. first attacks were aimed at the police union, now, at city hall and a political consultant to the mayor. >> ash aaron says he got a call into the weekend, saying he was offered money to lie to say the police association president recruits to quit. the caller was a global strategist. >> don't need to lie. it's not true. i think citizens >> and quote, most of what he has said is false. he's asking for a retraction the war of words is escalating. this is greg adam.

>> check reid are becoming the richard nixon and hr holden. >> mayor reid says he has no knowledge of the call and is seeking an independent investigation into the dispute. >> what other people are doing up to them. i'm not involved in activities. >> there is suspicion this has to do with the mayor's race, between dave cortese and sam locarto. >> right now, we just need new leadership. >> locarto continues to take aim at the police officer's association >> they've determined to try to burn this down in order to make a political point for their own benefit. >> since relations between the city and police union may ease soon, both are retiring at

year's end. >> well, still ahead here tonight... >> racist rant from a tour guide. why officials say they want more than just an apology from the tour company. >> ever had a car stolen? tonight what city leaders are proposing so you don't get ripped off, twice. >> prop 45. you've seen commercials. what does it do? i'm michael finney. seven on your side is coming up. >> i'm sandhya patel. rain is on the way. i'll let you know if it's going to impact world series games and th

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>> a poll shows proposition 45 may be headed for defeat it would give the insurance commissioner the power to veto rate increases on the health insurance just as he can now for auto insurance. we asked michael finney to take a look at the measure, he's here. >> should california regulate the price we pay for health insurance? that is the question to prop 45. it's actually a question that is stretching back decades. in 1980s, the government required all drivers buy auto insurance no price controls and rates were going up.

so consumer watch dog jumped in. >> consumer federation estimated drivers have saved because of the vote. well... it's happened again. the government is telling us we must buy insurance but there are no strict price controls. so, again, consumer watch dog is jumping into the fray. >> it's the law. there is no one that says it's unaffordable. >> that is books and requires company ceos get certified why they need a rate hike. and elected insures commissioner gets to reject the rate hike.

>> there is a major difference between today and back in the day. without insurance, consumers were on their own. with health insurance, there is a board set up. >> affordable care act was really health insurance reform. >> do you recall the phrases your children can stay on the parents' plan until age 26? no denials for preexisting conditions? no lifetime caps. so at this moment, the insurance industry should be credited for a number of reforms. >> he says it negotiate yates with health insurance companies

he says we should give covered california time to work. >> it takes time to reform this program. >> tomorrow night we'll look at prop 46, raising the cap on malpractice lawsuits. during the ads they often talk about an independent commission that is the board of covered california that remains no matter what happens with prop 45. it doesn't change. >> thank you. >> spencer is off. >> yes. weather looks terrific tomorrow. two out of three games are go going to cooperate.

north. light showers around yuk kaia. pacific northwest, we've been tracking rain and a tornado reported in long view, washington it traveled about six blocks there was roof damage reported. this just says beauty. 68 oakland. currently morgan hill, 72 degrees here is our view we do have clouds around. temperatures upper 60s in santa rosa and napa. not only high clouds but fog is coming in near the coast. mild for world series game

three. so taking a look this is a cold front just dumping heavy rain this front stalls out. and for the rest of us here we'll have to wait until saturday. to get rain going here. with this system, starting to push south ward. so taking a look at the timing of this. tomorrow, dry for world series game three. clouds are harmless. we'll see hide spread rainfall. rain let's up. another batch of showers developing around the time game number four begins saturday, 5:00 p.m . watch the showers they start to move south ward.

we have to keep a chance of showers. just make you're bundled up. sunday, things dry out rainfall will be lowest in the south bay. look at the north bay mountains good rainfall expected temperatures in the 50s. mid to upper 60s there. other areas, mild, sunny. 70s and low l 0s. accu-weather forecast, it's going to get wet. saturday and cooler this weekend. you'll need to pull out sweaters and jackets.

>> coming up next, mark zuckerberg becomes a big h lopreventable medical errors,hey all lnow the third leadingse of cause of death. only heart disease and cancer take more lives. proposition 46 will save lives with drug and alcohol testing to make sure impaired doctors don't treat someone you love. safeguards against prescription drug abuse. and holds the medical industry accountable for mistakes.

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industry. they're saving money because of the falling cost of and apple is planning to open a new store, a25 of them in china. >> facebook's founder got a big welcome there. zuckerberg held a question and answer session and he spoken tirely in mandarin.

at one point used the word 11 instead of billion. but the only difference is the pronunciation. he says he wanted to learn the language because his wife is chinese and his in laws only speak mandarin. >> there is more still to come here at 6:00. up next, accusations against a petaluma duck farm. >> also, tonight >> and dramatic surveillance video that offers a chilling perspective on what ha

californians are discovering the real risks behind prop 46. it was written and paid for by the trial lawyers to make them millions... while, for the rest of us, health care costs go up. no wonder every major newspaper in the state opposes prop 46. they say 46 "overreached in a decidedly cynical way."

it's a ploy "for trial lawyers to enrich themselves." and prop 46 has "too many potential drawbacks to be worth the risk." time to vote no on prop 46. good evening, again. animal rights activists and poulry industry are scaring off over the search of a duck farm in petaluma. >> the team, including sheriff deputies toured the facility, investigating complaints. >> abc7 news reporter is back

now with an update on a story. >> sheriff deputies served a search warrant wednesday morning it's the biggest in the state, selling ducks to chinese restaurants the team spent two hours going through the farm to see if ducks were fed and properly cared for. investigators told me the owner cooperated in the survey and admitted he could do a better job of removing sick and injured birds. he says it was immaculate. there are thousands of birds and they keep them clean. one scientist worked with mercy for animals told me she found injureed and dieing birds and

every pen. >> it is our moral obligation to protect all animals from needless cruelty. >> all visitors are compiling reports. we'll stay on top of this and get back to you. >> yes. >> same thing. >> doctors in new york city tonight are reporting an updated, sorry, a doctor has admitted after showing symptoms of the ebola virus. craig allen spencer is in isolation he is a physician with an organization doctor was out boarders this morning he began feeling ill with symptoms. and he is being monitored at

this hour. new york mayor tried to make his city at ease today. >> individual has been able to work closely with public authorities in providing information. a very careful protocol has been in place now for weeks >> spencer's apartment is under quarantine and test results conducted today and could come back tonight. >> police in canada released a video account showing a car pulling up to the entrance of the parliament building and people running for their lives. you can see him confront a driver before entering parliament. he was killed after opening fire.

>> he may have acted alone but yesterday's attack raised concerns across the world. >> these are an wakening. >> officials say he had a criminal record and a history of drug use. sources say he had ties to extremists. >> you reinforce this idea you can participate something greater. >> the canadian government refused to cower in fear. their parliament led by kevin vickers. the prime minister called him a hero. >> we'll be prudent but not panic. as for the business of the government, well, here we are in our seats.

in our chamber in our work. >> nathan cirrillo was standing guard. >> just don't want to believe it. >> now, work begins not just in canada, but the united states to find ways to deal with home-grown terrorists seeking to kill and willing to die for their cause. >> a rally today in chinatown against a disturbing rant from a san francisco tour guide. >> it continued two and a half minutes as the bus drove through chinatown.

at one point, it was confirmed the guide worked for city sight seeing tours on the last day on the job. city sight seeing apologized but tonight mayor ed lee says that is not enough. >> there is a recognition this shouldn't go on. not in 2014. should never happen. community leaders educating right now if a car is stolen you will have 20 minutes to pick it up. a san francisco supervisor says that punishment fits them.

>> there needs to be a longer grace period. or complete labor to have a current situation. >> and a hearing today he proposed reworking the next contract to do away with towing and about 200 cars are recovered each month, that amounts to half a million dollars per year. >> coming up next, something promises to be a big hit for the holiday. >> a new technology toy versatile as a child's imagin

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world series teams rush to san francisco today. >> lots of heavy hitters are expected tonight on the water

front. >> that is tonight. >> the party is getting sort of starting. you can hear music. now, we need people to arrive earlier. earlier they're greeted by dozens of fans and it's nice to see it will be the third game of the world series beginning tomorrow. this is the party everyone wants to be at.

this is the hottest ticket in town, by invitation only. there will be plenty of music, entertainment and food. and did i mention at will be a big display? so it's going to be a fun event. >> looks fun. thank you very much. >> giants fans will notice heightened security tomorrow. including homeland security officers. protocol changed today to sunday trucks must go first to pier 96. that is where they are met and scanned for radiation.

series draws lots of people and attention. just with higher profile. >> more police officers are stationed. >> here is a dedicated giants fan. look at that smile you can see he's posing with posy for this picture. >> posing with posy? >> yes. >> you can e mail them or tweet one to us. >> time to check on our weather. >> yes. >> looking at the forecast, weather is going to

it's dry. rain line moving northward. 69 in tahoe. 82 in sacramento. here in the bay area, mostly sunny and mild. along the coastline, temperatures coming down, mid to upper 60s looking at the accu-weather forecast, game four. saturday. some showers and after showers dry, milder next week. >> excellent. >> thank you. >> this amazing

an active sun spot bigger than the size of superintendenter was visible. >> it's active sun spot. so we're seeing this sun spot. it's fascinating. >> astronomers say there are wild flares. >> we've been talking about the hoopla and fun surrounding world series. >> they're still practicing? now? >> no. i think they're done now. giants have concerns heading into game three of the world series. how does tim hudson feel before

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good evening, can tim lincecum pitch after an injury last night? giants stayed in kansas city and flew back home today. tim hudson will start game three. >> almost a sense of relief. it's here. and there is not going to be anyone on the field more storied than i am. >> he was so exciteed and guys were for him. it's great to continue win.

>> game three of the alcs went five innings in that he credits the years for his resurgence. >> many colleges let starter s work through issues you're the guy going to take the decision, win, lose, or draw. you get the ball in the start. that taught me a lot. those have been foundations. >> we'll have game through cover out there live. stanford coming into the season ranked fifth.

cardinals have chasen randall. >> he's the guy that met us last year. he's grown into position. he's our guy we can count >> we're working hard on every day in practice. >> cal coming into the season ranked seventh. bears a lot of changes. >> we've got to perform in a high level every day.

coach and stuff have brought passion and it's been a great preseason. we're looking forward to the game. >> one more world series note. people have been wondering about the guy wearing the marlins shirt he's a lawyer from they offered him a private luxury suite to move. he said no. no thanks. paying $8,000 and he's going to stay he says he has no wife, and no kids. so he's got money to go to games now, you tell me. abc7 sports brought to you by orchard supply, hardware. >> if i had only known. >> right. >> that is funny. >> thank you. >> join us tonight. we'll be back with abc7 news at

9:00. and when to buy your tickets to get the best deal in air travel, at 9:00 >> world series back in town. is san francisco ready? tonight what this city is doing. >> that is it for this edition of abc7 news. we appreciate your time. >> from all of us, have a good

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